As the snow starts falling here in southern Colorado, having a little bit of extra traction out on the trails is a great idea. Here at Durango Outdoor Exchange, we carry snowline traction devices to help keep you outside even in the slipperiest of conditions. This guide is here to help you get the right set of traction devices for you to get you out on the trails and mountain peaks.
If you do anyovernight backpacking, or even long distance hiking, there’s a good chance that at some point you may need to go Number Two.
Because of heavy land use and impacts to natural resources (not to mention water sources), this is not always as simple as doing your business and covering it with a rock or a handful of pine needles.
In fact, depending on where you go, you may be required to carry an approved pooping system even if you swear on your loaded lower intestine that you will hold it in no matter what.
Here’s a quick run down on backcountry toilet systems.
The time’s come. You’ve got your lightweight backpack, a comfy sleeping bag (of quilt), a sleeping pad that doesn’t (yet) leak air, a cool tent, a nifty little stove, and a hankering to get out and use it all. Let’s go!